Saitek X52

[The Fugitive]

Mine still uncalibrates with Lights off on it and That USB option unchecked. any other Ideas except anything to do with buying something 

did you check out this post? http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,255934.0.html

[Banshee7]

Fugitive.  I unchecked the boxes where the PC turns off the root to save power, yet I'm still losing calibration.  I don't use Saitek and SST software..should i?

[Denholm]

You shouldn't have to. Have you updated the drivers?

http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,255934.0.html

[Tmac7]

Yeah i did and still uncalibrating.

[Denholm]

We never asked... The USB Port you're plugging the X-52 into, is it a powered USB slot (has its own power-source, not the computer's) or is it just a plain USB port that pulls its power from the computer? This could be partially due to insufficient power.

[Banshee7]

We never asked... The USB Port you're plugging the X-52 into, is it a powered USB slot (has its own power-source, not the computer's) or is it just a plain USB port that pulls its power from the computer? This could be partially due to insufficient power.

Yes, if the question is pointed to me.  I am using an externally powered USB hub (one that plugs into the wall).

[Banshee7]

My computer had a virus so i had to unplug everything and take the box to one of my friends that works on computers.  As I unplugged everything I think I found my problem.

1.) My powered USB hub had become unplugged without my knowing

2.) I now have my hub plugged into the USB ports on the back (more power? or whatever)

[Denholm]

Well, let us know if plugging it back in fixes the problem. (I assume your comp is still at the friend's house?)

[Banshee7]

No I got it back.  Flew for a few hours today and no problems.  Although the lights did flash a few times, I kept calibration all day

[Denholm]

Well, that's good to hear. I too sometimes have a, "flashing lights" issue. However that's because I'm just pressing random buttons and after I do that a few times the LEDs flicker for a second.

[Banshee7]

VV i've heard it was normal with the X52.  Another day without losing calibration   When you getting back in Game Denholm?

[Tmac7]

same here its been about 3 days since mine has uncalibrated 

[Denholm]

...When you getting back in Game Denholm?

Well, I've been MA clean for almost three years now. You really think I just want to give in to my temptation?

[dashed]

Although it may be your USB hub, you can calibrate your Saitek in windows. It is in your Saitek Control Panel. Either you haven't opened it or you did not download it. Its called the profilerU and the icon will be in C:program files/Saitek/profilerU.

Just a quick note.  MY, and I'm told other's, decals occur in the windows control panel.  When problem developes/appears the crosshair in the Saitek control panel is at the .75-.75 intersects, as if locked there.

Working through trouble shooting routine to identify a trigger, and will post when sure or have decent prevent.

[dashed]

Yes, uncheck it. If the power is turned off to the USB hub it could cause the X52 to lose calibration. To prevent it from happening we take away the computer's power to deactivate the USB Hub. Thus the reason for unchecking the option to allow the computer to turn off the device to save power.

There is another way:  go to Control Panet/Power Settings and set a never never power plan, then when you open the settings, click the advanced settings, and check that the USB suspend is disabled.